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Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Office of the Deputy Minister
9th Floor, Hearst Block
900 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Tel. 416-326-9326 Fax: 416-314-7854
Ministère du Tourisme, de la Culture et du Sport
Bureau du sous-ministre
Édifice Hearst, 9e étage
900, rue Bay Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Tél. : 416 326-9326 Téléc. : 416 314-7854
April 22, 2016 MEMORANDUM TO: Municipal Clerks and Chief Administrative Officers FROM: Maureen Adamson Deputy Minister SUBJECT: Update on Ontario’s Culture Strategy
I would like to provide an update on Ontario’s Culture Strategy. Last fall, the government launched Culture Talks to start a conversation with Ontarians about the value of culture in their lives and communities to help us develop the province’s first Culture Strategy. I’d like to thank those of you who helped us spread the word as well as those who participated in Culture Talks. We heard from thousands of participants and many municipalities who shared their ideas and thoughts on what culture means and the many ways they contribute to and take part in culture. We now invite you to participate in the next stage of consultations by providing feedback on the key parts of the draft Culture Strategy, and to share the draft strategy with your contacts who may be interested. The strategy sets out a new vision for culture and identifies three overarching goals to strengthen culture in communities, fuel the creative economy and promote cultural engagement and inclusion. These goals are supported by strategies and actions to guide Ontario’s support for culture so that it continues to grow and flourish in the years to come. The consultation period on the key parts of the draft strategy closes on Friday, May 13, 2016. We would also like to let you know that we have posted A Summary of What We Heard from Ontarians. This document is an overview of the first stage of consultations held from September 2015 to December 2015, in which we capture the key themes and ideas that emerged during the engagement process. Our next step will be to review the feedback we receive on the draft strategy. We will then finalize the strategy and release it in June.
We look forward to receiving your feedback and continuing the conversation with Ontarians. Sincerely, original signed by Maureen Adamson Deputy Minister Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
From: AMO CommunicationsTo: [email protected]: AMO Policy Update - Federal Infrastructure Minister Provides Funding DetailsDate: April-25-16 4:46:40 PM
April 25, 2016
Federal Infrastructure Minister Provides Funding Details
Federal Minister of Infrastructure, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, has written to his counterparts across the country including the Honourable Brad Duguid. The letters provide details on Phase 1 infrastructure funding programs announced in the federal Budget 2016.
The letter details federal commitments for:
Federal Public Transit Fund - $1.49 billion to be distributed on ridership basis.
Federal Clean Water and Wastewater Fund - $570 m to help rehabilitate and upgrade systems. Both funds can be applied toward new construction if the funding can be spent in the next two years. Funding is retroactive to April 1, 2016 and previous announcements have noted that the federal government will provide up to 50 per cent in eligible costs. Our understanding is the provinces will need to continue to contribute their 1/3 share.
Changes to the New Building Canada Fund (NBCF) are being taken to ensure that remaining unallocated funds are spent within the next two years. AMO understands a redefinition of the criteria surrounding highways and roads category to include those with lesser traffic volumes is being proposed, as are expanded project categories to include tourism, culture, recreation, passenger ferries and related infrastructure, and civic assets and municipal buildings. The P3 screen for larger projects is to be eliminated as well.
The next step is for the federal and provincial governments is to conclude a funding agreement that reflects the details enunciated today and how these funds can be accessed. AMO expects that the provincial government will engage the association as required under AMO’s MOU Agreement with the Province as it works to finalize an agreement with INFC Canada. Any significant developments will be communicated to members as soon as possible.
Watch Infrastructure Canada’s web site for a copy of the letter and further details.
AMO Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Advisor, E-mail [email protected], 416.971.9856 ext. 334.
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From: AMO CommunicationsTo: [email protected]: MEPCO Update - Government Introduces Bill 186 to Implement the Proposed ORPPDate: April-19-16 6:19:44 PM
MEPCO UPDATE – April 19, 2016
Government Introduces Bill 186 to Implement the Proposed ORPP
On April 14, 2016 the Government introduced the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Act (Strengthening Retirement Security for Ontarians), 2016 (link here) which would provide for key design elements and other provisions of the ORPP related to:
plan participation, contributions, benefits and plan funding/sustainability (e.g. Ontario employees between 18 and 70 years of age, earnings thresholds, comparable pension plan criteria);
responsibilities of the ORPP Administration Corporation (e.g. collecting contributions, administering benefits, investment strategy);
review of Bill 186 five years after implementation and every ten years thereafter.
These provisions enable affected employers and employees in Ontario to prepare for ORPP phase-in, scheduled to begin January 1, 2018. The OMERS Plan, as a comparable plan, is exempted from the ORPP; however, the phase-in for part-time employees who are not members of comparable plans is scheduled to begin January 1, 2020, unless they are in the OMERS Plan. MEPCO is continuing to obtain information on municipal employer impacts of the phase-in for OMERS member municipalities with part-time workers who are not members of the OMERS Plan.
Ontario is continuing to work with the Federal Government and other provinces on options for enhancement of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to improve retirement security, as a preferred approach. If no agreement is reached on CPP enhancement later this year, Ontario will move forward with the ORPP as scheduled.
For further information, please contact Bruce McLeod, 416-971-9856 ext. 350 or by email at [email protected]
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From: AMO CommunicationsTo: [email protected]: AMO Watch File - April 21, 2016Date: April-21-16 10:02:44 AM
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April 21, 2016
In This Issue
- Last week to submit for the 2016 P.J. Marshall Award.
- Updated management of wind turbine noise.
- AMO presents Media Relations workshops.
- Pre-AMO Conference Heads of Council: limited space left.
- Added - Tuesday Learning Lunches to AMO Conference.
- Help your residents help themselves with a Sewer & Water Line Warranty.
- Careers with Lanark Highlands, Grey County, Simcoe County and Adjala-Tosorontio.
AMO Matters
One week left to submit your municipal government project that demonstrates excellence in the use of
innovative approaches to improve capital and/or operating efficiency and to generate effectiveness
through alternative service delivery initiatives and partnerships. Apply for the 2016 P. J. Marshall
Municipal Innovation Award today!
Provincial Matters
To improve accuracy and consistency, O.Reg. 359/09 has been updated to use 2013 CSA acoustic noise
measurement techniques. Additional guideline changes will require municipalities to identify for wind
developers which vacant properties are potential “noise receptors” within the 1ha zone around the wind
turbine.
AMO/LAS Events
AMO presents Media Relations Workshops in Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Mississauga, London and
Belleville staring in June. This training will better prepare you and your municipality for the media
spotlight, on good days and bad. Find out more and register today.
Join fellow Heads of Council at AMO's Heads of Council Training on Sunday, August 14 in Windsor. Get
the information you need to be an effective Head of Council. Learn what skills you need to utilize, the
tools you need to lead, manage and collaborate and more. Don't miss out, and reserve your space today!
The AMO Conference programming keeps growing! These industry sponsored lunch sessions focus on
topics relevant to all municipalities in Ontario. Join peers on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 for an hour long
event that is sure to spark conversation. Learn more about the lunches and the Conference program
today! Please note space is limited in these lunch sessions
LAS
Help your residents protect against sewer and water line freezing, clogging, rotting and cracking by
endorsing the LAS Sewer and Water Line Warranty Service. There is no cost to the municipality and it is
100% optional for residents. Find out how you can provide residents piece of mind starting at $5/month.
Careers
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - Township of Lanark Highlands. Please submit your resume and cover
letter in PDF format by email only to: [email protected] before 4:00 p.m., May 12, 2016,
referencing "Job Posting 2016-01 CAO/Clerk". Note: Depending on qualifications, applicants for this
position may be considered as potential candidates for other senior management positions within the
Township.
Director of Transportation Services - Grey County. Please submit applications prior to Friday, May 13,
2016 at 4:30 p.m. to: Grant McLevy, Director of Human Resources, The County of Grey, Fax:
519.376.4082, Email: [email protected], Web: County of Grey Employment.
Scheduling Supervisor - County of Simcoe. Location: Paramedic Services and Long Term Care (LTC).
Reference Code: 16-EXT-03-277. Closing Date: April 26, 2016. To apply for this position, please visit
County of Simcoe Careers.
Director of Infrastructure and Development - Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. Qualified applicants are
invited to forward their resume, with salary expectations and covering letter, by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday,
May 11, 2016 to: The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Janet Sherwood, Treasurer and HR Director, Fax:
705.434.5051, email: [email protected].
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From: AMO CommunicationsTo: [email protected]: AMO Watch File - April 28, 2016Date: April-28-16 10:03:01 AM
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April 28, 2016
In This Issue
- Growing concerns from municipalities on interest arbitration.
- Ontario’s Culture Strategy consultation.
- AMO presents Media Relations workshops.
- Pre-AMO Conference Heads of Council: limited space left.
- Added - Tuesday Learning Lunches to AMO Conference.
- Join LAS at one of our no cost spring information sessions.
- It’s energy consumption reporting time!
- Earn additional interest on short-term deposits with One Investment Program.
- Municipal workshops on small hydropower opportunities.
- Careers with Hamilton Conservation Authority, Niagara Region and OPS.
AMO Matters
AMO continues to advance the need to provide some criteria for arbitrators on ‘capacity to pay’ with the
Ministry of Labour’s review of the interest arbitration regime in Ontario. Click here for a quick video that
illustrates our position.
Provincial Matters
Last fall, the Province consulted the public on the value of culture in their lives and communities. The
Province is now inviting participation in the next stage of consultation by providing feedback on the key
parts of the draft Culture Strategy.
AMO/LAS Events
AMO presents Media Relations Workshops in Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Mississauga, London and
Belleville staring in June. This training will better prepare you and your municipality for the media
spotlight, on good days and bad. Find out more and register today.
Join fellow Heads of Council at AMO's Heads of Council Training on Sunday, August 14 in Windsor. Get
the information you need to be an effective Head of Council. Learn what skills you need to utilize, the
tools you need to lead, manage and collaborate and more. Don't miss out, and reserve your space today!
AMO Conference programming keeps growing! These industry sponsored lunch sessions focus on topics
relevant to all municipalities in Ontario. Join peers on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 for an hour long event
that is sure to spark conversation. Learn more about the lunches and the Conference program today!
Please note space is limited in these lunch sessions.
LAS is hosting no cost Town Hall information sessions across the province this spring. Join us and
discover how LAS helps municipalities Save Money, Make Money & Build Capacity.
LAS
Ontario Regulation 397/11 reports on 2014 annual consumption are due July 1. This is a great time to
review your 5-year CDM plan. Keep it up to date with LAS’ Energy Planning Tool (EPT). This low-cost
program can be used to track your monthly energy bills, and all your conservation projects, programs,
and processes. Watch for a new financial analysis tool to be added this spring.
From May 1st until July 31, 2016, the One Investment Program will offer an interest rate of 1.10% on all
new HISA deposits, including new investor deposits. Don't miss your opportunity to earn 0.15% more
(annualized) than a bank account returning Prime less 1.75%.
Municipal Wire*
Ontario has more than 2000 small dams in communities across the province. Learn how municipalities
and community groups can partner to upgrade these structures or build new ones to produce clean
energy from waterpower. Workshops are scheduled for Minden, (May 18th), Peterborough, (May 24th)
and Carleton Place, (June 1st). For more information, please contact Stephanie Landers.
Careers
Hamilton Conservation Authority - Design Projects Coordinator. Interested applicants should email resume
and covering letter, by 4pm Friday May 13, 2016 to [email protected] (please quote
“Design Projects Coordinator” in subject line and send in MS Word or PDF format).
Data and Policy Program Manager - Niagara Region. The position is responsible for researching and
providing policy support, advice and training on emerging legislation, conducting research, program and
policy development and data management activities. Please submit your online application on the
Careers page for Job Opening 16498 by May 15, 2016.
Section Head - Ontario Public Service. Location: Ministry of Transportation, Toronto. Job Term: 3
Permanent. Please apply online, only, by Monday, May 9, 2016, by entering Job ID 91739 in the Job ID
search field and following the instructions to submit your application.
Manager, Financing and Infrastructure - Ontario Public Service. Location: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, Toronto. Please apply online, only, by Monday, May 9, 2016. Please follow the instructions to
submit your application.
About AMO
AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO
supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal
government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow
@AMOPolicy on Twitter!
AMO Contacts
AMO Watch File Team, Tel: 416.971.9856
Conferences/Events
Policy and Funding Programs
LAS Local Authority Services
MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario
Media Inquiries, Tel: 416.729.5425
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From: Donald SandersonTo: Reeve Peter Ketchum; [email protected]; Stephen Kaegi; Mike Konoval; Tammy Wylie; Maryann
Weaver; Dale Robinson; Dave Rushton; Cindy Vankoughnett; Reeve Peter Hopkins; Shawn Boggs; Jamie McGarvey; Rob Mens; Jackie Boggs; Bruce Gibbon; Chris Madej
Subject: Municipal Representatives Meeting - May 30/16Date: April-21-16 1:38:57 PM
To Mayor and Council,
The Board of West Parry Sound Health Centre seeks to meet twice annuallywith senior municipal staff and elected council members in order toshare information about the provision of health care services in ourcommunity.
On behalf of Board Chair Terry Fraser, I offer this invitation to sendrepresentatives to a meeting at 7 p.m. on May 30, 2016 in the boardroomat WPSHC.
As always, please contact my office directly at any time if you have aninquiry about our programs and services.
Thank you for the leadership you and your council are providing for allof the communities we are together privileged to serve.
Please help us plan for this meeting by providing your RSVP to NicoleMurphy at [email protected]
Sincerely, Donald
Issues discussed at the West Parry Sound Health Centre
Board of Directors meeting held April 11, 2016
1. The Board received a presentation from J. Hanna regarding the new requirements for accreditation which will
take place at WPSHC in October 2018.
2. An appreciation barbecue in acknowledgement of Volunteer Week is being held Friday, April 15. Board
members were urged to attend in recognition of their voluntarism.
3. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, June 16 at 7:00 pm in the LLTC Celebration Room.
4. On the recommendation of the Property/Finance Committee, the WPSHC Proposed Budget of $45,514,525 for
2016/17 Fiscal Year was approved.
5. On the recommendation of the Property/Finance Committee, financial reports and correspondence were received.
6. The Foundation has the following events planned for spring and summer 2016: Youth Ball Hockey Tournament
(April 30), Georgian Bay Walk, Run, Pole (May 29) and Challenge the Bay (July 16).
7. The CEO report contained information regarding Accreditation Canada’s new standards that assertively embed
Patient and Family Centred Care and engagement activities across the full spectrum or responsibilities – from the
bedside to the boardroom. It is believed that the new standards will help “improve decision making processes,
health outcomes, client experiences, financial management, and safety.
Adjournment – 6:55 pm.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR
BY-LAW NO. 2016-18
Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceeding of Council of theTownship of McKellar
WHEREAS Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that thepowers of a municipality shall be exercised by its Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that amunicipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purposes ofexercising its authority under the Municipal Act or any other Act; and
WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that amunicipal power, including a municipality’s capacity rights, powers and privileges under Section 9of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25 as amended, shall be exercised by by-law unless themunicipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of theTownship of McKellar at this Session be confirmed and adopted by By-law.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar hereby enacts asfollows:
1. THAT the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar at itsmeetings held on April 25, 2016 and May 2, 2016 in respect to each resolution and each actionpassed and taken by Council at the meeting, is, except where the prior approval of the OntarioMunicipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if the same wereexpressly embodied in this By-law.
2. THAT the Reeve, or in his/her absence the Acting Reeve, and the proper officials of theCorporation of the Township of McKellar are hereby authorized and directed to do all thingsnecessary to give effect to the said action of the Council of the Corporation of the Townshipof McKellar during the said meeting referred to in Section 1 of this By-law.
3. THAT the Reeve, or in his/her absence the Acting Reeve, and the proper officials of theCorporation of the Township of McKellar are hereby authorized and directed to execute alldocuments necessary to the action taken by this Council as described in Section 1 of this By-law and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar to alldocuments referred to in said Section 1.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 2nd day of May, 2016.
_________________________________ __________________________________Reeve Clerk
READ a THIRD time and PASSED in OPEN COUNCIL this 2nd day of May, 2016.
_________________________________Reeve
_________________________________Clerk